Dermestid Beetle Skull Cleaning

Step 1:

- Complete the Preparation Instructions listed on the "Skull Preparation" page

- Prepare the frozen skull using the following steps

Step 2:

- Place in at least 2 plastic Ziplocs or heavy duty trash bags

Step 3:

- Seal completely in plastic bags and wrap in newspaper

- Horned & Antlered Skulls: Tape rubber hose over antler & horn ends

Step 4:

- Place in sturdy box with enough newspaper, or styrofoam for secure support and insulation

- Insert completed 'Western Skulls Information Form' along with specimen

- Seal all 6 sides with packaging tape. Mark as "Fragile" on outside of box.

Step 6:

- Ship via UPS, USPS, or FedEx using Express or Overnight services to our location at:

Western Skulls

10029 West Avenida del Sol

Peoria, Arizona 85383-2788

- Please call us let us know your skull is on the way. 877-275-8557

*IMPORTANT NOTES*

- If your skull arrives thawed, warm, maggot infested or showing signs of decay, we WILL refuse the skull for our services.  You can boil it yourself. Please use all methods necessary to prevent this from happening to your trophy.

- Please make sure all necessary and required permits, and/or locking tags are attached to the specimen or photocopies are sent in the package.